Flex FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
Seat Heater: Service and Repair
Seat Backrest Heater Mat - Front
Seat Backrest Heater Mat - Front
Removal and Installation
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE: Always install a new backrest foam pad and new backrest heater mat together.
1. Remove the seat backrest trim cover. For additional information, refer to Seat Backrest Cover - Front, Without Fold Flat See: Seat Cover/Service
and Repair/Front Seat/Seat Backrest Cover - Front, Without Fold Flat or Seat Backrest Cover - With Fold Flat See: Seat Cover/Service and
Repair/Rear Seat/Seat Backrest Cover - With Fold Flat.
2. NOTE: Seat without fold-flat shown, seat with fold flat similar.
Disconnect the backrest heater mat electrical connector and separate the pin-type retainer.
3. Remove the backrest foam pad from the backrest frame. Discard the backrest foam pad with heater mat.
4. Obtain a new backrest foam pad that has the backrest heater mat already adhered to the backrest foam pad.
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Do not remove the old backrest heater mats from the old backrest foam pad and reuse any of these parts.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.